The transition from fossil-fuel-based ENERGY SYSTEMS TO A LARGELY
RENEWABLE ENERGY FUTURE HAS POTENTIALLY HUGE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC
IMPLICATIONS. This is particularly true for AUSTRALIA – a country
with enormous renewable ENERGY POTENTIAL, but with a history of
fossil-fuel-intensive ENERGY USE, approaching 90% in the electricity
sector.This symposium examines how the energy transformation will
affect social equity, and whether the transformation process can be
harnessed to reduce, rather than exacerbate, social inequities in
Australia. We will examine social equity in energy supply (including
community engagement in energy development), energy consumption (such
as the social implications of the ‘electricity death spiral’) and
the haves and have-nots of energy prosumers.
The symposium will bring together leaders from government, business,
community groups, think-tanks and academia to discuss challenges and
strategies for one of the most important social transformations of
modern times.
Keynote speakers: David Schlosberg, Professor of Environmental
Politics, University of Sydney and Michelle Groves, Chief Executive
Officer, Australian Energy Regulator.
There will be three sessions:
* Social Equity in Energy Supply
* Social Equity in Energy Consumption
* The Emerging Role of Energy Prosumers
The above sessions will be followed by a concluding summation, and
networking high tea kindly sponsored by Future Earth Australia.
[https://www.science.org.au/supporting-science/future-earth-australia]
Program of events.
[http://energy.anu.edu.au/files/Social%20Equity%20Flyer%20Draft%20280818.pdf]
Concession tickets ($100) are available for those who are unwaged,
hold a Health Care card or are full-time students. THIS EVENT IS FREE
FOR ENERGY CHANGE INSTITUTE MEMBERS. Please email
danielle.stevens@anu.edu.au to arrange payment at the discount rate
or to register as an ECI member.
View ANU visitor parking map
[https://services.anu.edu.au/files/guidance/Visitor_Parking_January_2016.pdf]
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